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BACKGROUND Winthrop University currently undergoes a two-step process to establish and form an online course through the Online Learning Department. First, in order to establish an online course, an Online Course Request form must be completed. This form has to be completed each time a course is anticipated to be offered online, even if it has already been previously taught. In addition, it has to be detailed in describing how the online system will be used in the course. The Online Course…

many different meanings. Life is constantly moving like people running a race. It is competitive, the winner shows dominance and strength to the other runners. This comparison also teaches a lesson, especially in the context of The Loneliest Long-Distance Runner. Where is Smith’s eyes the word race has such a negative connotation compared to the word run. When all the pressure is to win, not about the run itself, you miss out on the meaning behind running. In life people set goals for themselves…

Getting a college degree is a big step that can improve not only your life, but how you view yourself as a person. As online degree programs become more common, you may wonder if it is the right path for you. Although traditional, on-campus programs have their benefits, online colleges are a really fantastic way to advance your life and to grow into a better, more knowledgeable individual. What will you gain? Read on to find out! Stronger time management and organization skills When you take…

Imagine waking up in the morning, looking out the window, and seeing a few feet of fresh, untouched snow outside. The roads are covered because the snowplows have not gone through yet, and people are just starting their day. Well, contrary to a typical snow day, students still have to get up to do schoolwork because school was not canceled, it was transformed in a virtual way. The idea of virtual classrooms taking place when there is too much snow on the ground first became a test trial in…

Online Learning Technological development has brought more opportunities in education, in particular through online. Online learning (e-Learning) can be defined as “learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom” (“What Is ELearning?”). Jeff Seaman, the Co-Director of the Babson Survey Research Group, said, “The rate of growth in online enrollments remains extremely robust, even as overall higher education enrollments have shown a…

BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION An alternative to face to face instructions at the collegiate level is the virtual classroom. Many universities offer online courses as part or all of their requirements for degrees in various subject areas. To offer online classes robust interactive internet based software is required allowing students to interact with fellow students and the instructor, complete and submit assignments as well as receive grades. In general sales revenue from virtual classroom software is…

1. Explain what “proctoring” means and why the UoPeople requires proctored exams. A proctored exam is an exam that is overseen by a trustworthy adult that does not have any vested interest in whether the student passes or fails. It is a way of testing to insure fairness and credibility. The reason the UoPeople requires it is because UoPeople is an online institution. In Contrast, a brick and mortar school does not necessarily require students to find their own proctors because the professors…

The seedy underbelly of the internet, willingly sensationalized by television, radio and the internet itself is often the topic of discussion because it is true that bad news sells better than good news. The Dailydot.com is the Web’s most comprehensive source for original Internet-community news and among the fastest growing media companies in the world, posted an article on “Ten Terrifying Craigslist Crimes and Misdemeanors” (10 Terrifying Craigslist Crimes and Misdemeanors), that does not even…

1. Introduction Self-studying is the way of learning by oneself through a variety of sources such as books, records or the Internet, etc… rather than being under lecturers’ supervision or attendance in a class. In other words, self-studying can also called self-teaching, and the word “autodidact” is used to indicate the self-learner (dictionary.cambridge.org). It’s often considered to be boring, intrusive and lack of practical application at the first time but when “auto didacticism” is used, it…

The primary differences between learning in a traditional classroom versus learning in an online setting. Online settings are drafted as a true representation of the traditional classroom, with primary difference being the flexibility of the online setting ( Chambers,2016p.4). The online setting we are able to work on the assignment when it is convenient, we can plan our study time. We can continue to work, we do not have to leave work early to attend the classroom. Online classes allow us to…